| Just thought i'd put a topic out there to gauge other people's opinions on traditions of old meshed with the new world (i'm not saying i'm old enough to have complete credibility...but i do believe i am a decent person).
So here's a list off the top of my head:
1) A man and/or woman should act respectfully towards all women!!!
2) Opening a door for a woman you are involved with (or not), or saying "ladies first" when you are kewing to enter something should still be common practice.
3) Buying a drink for a woman at a bar/pub/club can be charming, if it is only one drink - the next drink shout should be her's if you are to be sure she is genuinely interested.
4) A man should (still) have a firm handshake (i do realise that in some cultures the "common-place" on this differs) - there is no need to crush another man's hand and roll his knuckles if his is weak; but if he shakes your hand again he should realise that you respect a man with a non "dead-fish handshake".
5) The arms locked between man and woman walk is still very cool!
6) No straight person should show any sort of discrimination towards a bisexual or gay person - the sex of person you are attracted to plays no part in characterising you as a person. That is "your character's" job, not your "sexual-affiliation's"!
That's a start for me to add to.
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Yes. But I'd add: towards all human beings and animals.
2) Opening a door for a woman you are involved with (or not), or saying "ladies first" when you are kewing to enter something should still be common practice.
Yes, ladies always go first. In reality,
they do anyway, so why not acknowledge it?
3) Buying a drink for a woman at a bar/pub/club can be charming, if it is only one drink - the next drink shout should be her's if you are to be sure she is genuinely interested.
No. If I like her I'd buy her as many drinks as she likes.
4) A man should (still) have a firm handshake (i do realise that in some cultures the "common-place" on this differs) - there is no need to crush another man's hand and roll his knuckles if his is weak; but if he shakes your hand again he should realise that you respect a man with a non "dead-fish handshake".
Yes. Wimpy handshakes, from men or women, are creepy.
5) The arms locked between man and woman walk is still very cool!
Yes. I practice it.
6) No straight person should show any sort of discrimination towards a bisexual or gay person - the sex of person you are attracted to plays no part in characterising you as a person. That is "your character's" job, not your "sexual-affiliation's"!
I'm not sure I understand this convoluted statement. Briefly, however, nobody should discriminate towards anybody. Respect is fundamental. With one exception: I discriminate against stupid people, religious fundamentalists, and those who hold politicians in high esteem.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this matter though
There shouldn't be differences in vocabulary for c*hildren/elderly/disabled/workplace AND YOU KNOW IT! And that's the difference betweeen my generation and yours and/or possibly your geographic location. I kept reminding my nephews as they were growing up that it was better to develop good habits now then to break bad habits later. I still believe that to be a true statement.
Please be neat and wipe the seat....
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Parents who want to be their k1d's "friend" are assholes, and they aren't doing the brat any favors. A parent's job is to teach their ch1ld right from wrong and to prepare them for the harsh realities of life, not to be their buddy.
Most of my classes are regular English Lit, but I also teach two AP classes. (The AP classes require much more work on my part as far as curriculum goes, but I enjoy them more. Mostly because the students WANT to be there, are focused on academics (and a future in college), tend to be...brighter...and actually enjoy the work.)
I have a strict set of rules and expectations for classroom behavior and schoolwork, which I explain to each class on the first day of school. Their parents also get a copy, so that we are all on the same page.
Violations of the rules earn consequences (extra work, detention, a drop in letter grade, etc.). Break the rules, and you pay the price.
I like my students to enjoy their time in class, and I encourage them to express their opinions and ideas freely...provided that they do so respectfully and intelligently. However, I don't put up with any shit (from them or their parents).
I was the middle c*hild, I gave my parents a run for their money. I wasn't really what I would consider bad, but I was not an angel. I think if I would have been a parent, my foot would have been permanently inserted up my little darling's ass.
Many of the k*ids feel they are entitled to do whatever they want, whenever they want and get whatever they want and not have to work for it.
It is sad, but I seem to feel a lot of young folks are losing their manners and respect. I see it all the time.
Responsibility falls on the parents to ensure their k*ids are disciplined and take responsibility for their actions.
I am glad I am getting too old to care anymore...
I never had ch,ildren and I wonder how my parenting skills would have been. I have had conversations with my s,ister things the about what the "little darlings" were into and her parental choices. She usually would just get pissed with me but I was okay with that. I'm not into physical v,iolence and I know teenagers test the waters so I don't know what the true fix is.
mailbox or killed anyone. I was taught to behave and respect some things and sadly moreso to fear lawenforement than respect them. I have struggled to learn to respect ,not fear the lawenforcement.
People should act respectfully to ALL people.
Unfortunately, we are living in an age where common courtesy is nearly extinct.
I can't understand why young people want to cuss so much in public around all other folks.Other younger k1ds don't need to hear the F bomb at 4 years old. And frankly alot of older folks,just don't want to hear it and shouldn't have to. Lack of parenting I guess.
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